MadaboutKitcars

August 2016

3 Aug 2016, 8:32pm General Update

I have used woven glass fibre tape to reinforce the inside vaer messy as I couldn't see what I was doing doh!
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The n/s hump needs a lot more work 1/2 chopped of this corner

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and this one extended by about 3/4 and filled and shaped.
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I also had too cut off about 1/2" off one side but not looking too bad now

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6 Aug 2016, 3:15pm Mechanical Overhaul

Nooooo I decided to turn the car around yesterday to get better access to the rear end she spluttered into life then I pressed the brake pedal STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR nothing? The braking system is a brand new dual circuit affair, The first section of the master cylinder was empty which meant the fault is in the rear section of the system. Wheels off stripped an inspected and found a union joint was not fully tightened up doh!
Decided I had better check the rest of the system and found on the front 3 way union that some idiot (ME) had fitted 2 metric male connector too the imperial union ruined new imperial union and connectors had to be fitted very fiddly flaring the brake pipe in situ now I've got to find someone to help with bleeding it again.
Sorry no photos I am too busy hitting my head against a brick wall (trying to knock some sense into it) the next update will likely be from A&E

6 Aug 2016, 10:02pm General Update

Very true I love it really. Now where did I put those bandages?

7 Aug 2016, 9:08pm General Update

I'll join the queue.

19 Aug 2016, 9:19pm Getting Underway Mechanical Overhaul

Whist the rear of the car is up on jacks (waiting for the brakes to be bled) I decided to start the mock up on the boot supports,
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I noticed that the join line in the boot looked a little thin {probably just me )
so I decided too reinforce it with some glass tape.
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looks a bit stronger now I'll carry on with the boot supports ASAp

25 Aug 2016, 4:03pm General Update

we have long queue's in wales

25 Aug 2016, 4:23pm Mechanical Overhaul

well I finally managed to get the missus to help me bleed the brakes ant they seem ok now. but my twin SU's still run quite rough.
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I'm rubbish at setting these things up properly so I have decided to go for a single HS4 setup during the build just too make my life easer

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I spent a few hours polishing it up this manifold will also take the HS6 carb with a bit of porting. but that's not the plan, I acquired this little gem off a friend this weekend and is jetted for a 1500 so once I have saved up enough pennies for a manifold and linkage she'll be running on a single weber 40

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29 Aug 2016, 10:30am General Update

I took my seven out for a ride this morning the first chance I've had all summer and as usual found a few jobs need sorting there is a clicking noise coming from the front n/s when braking and she's running to rich so the tribute build will have to go on the back burner for a few days until I gat a chance to sort out the seven ho joy!
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29 Aug 2016, 3:41pm General Update

Thanks Ian I'm sure I'll sort them both soon???

September 2016

17 Sep 2016, 4:06pm General Update

I managed to get a few hours work done on the car this week I made up some boot supports (the original ones cut down a bit) and welded them into place.
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I am taking my seven to the Margam Park classic car show tomorrow perhaps I'll find something there?

24 Sep 2016, 3:37pm Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body

Yesterday I decided it was time to paint the interior alloy panels (mistake)
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Flatted back ready for etch priming.

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The etch primer went on nicely

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I lightly flatted back the etch primer ready for the main primer.
Then it all went wrong the primer reacted with the etch primer and made a horrible mess so I thought ok I'll just flat it all back again re etch prime and put the silver coat straight onto that

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disaster the silver paint worked perfectly on a flat test piece but on the vertical surfaces it ran like water

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So now I will have to start all over again having almost lost the will to live I gave up and am now heading for the pub to drowned my sorrows I'll be back in a few days when my hangover goes away

25 Sep 2016, 9:35am Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body

Paul it's much easer to keep a painted panel clean, constantly polishing alloy panels is a pain also shiny alloy panels can dazzle you when out driving on a typical British sunny day Hmm. I think I'll go for a walk now to clear my aching head.
cheers Derek

October 2016

1 Oct 2016, 6:27pm Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body Interior & Trim

I finally managed to paint the alloy panels after much rubbing down and re painting there are still a few which I missed but they will have to stay for now (patina maybe)??
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I also drilled the mounting holes for the drivers seat,eace:

2 Oct 2016, 11:47am Chassis and Body Interior & Trim

I totally agree with you there Paul (or I'm too lazy to rub it down all over again) The green seat are good but they do limit my choice of what colour to spray the car any suggestions ???

2 Oct 2016, 3:30pm Interior & Trim

More photos of the seats for Flix

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As I said the seats are glass fibre with wood bases I think they are available on eBay but you would need to have them professionally upholstered for the best results. I would prefer a bit more rake to the backrest but beggars can't be choosers.

2 Oct 2016, 5:27pm General Update

Thanks for that Mr T Those stainless wedges are very nice but the flanges may make them too wide foe my car! I expect I'll use wood wedges that way I can experiment with the angle of the dangle/ you know what I mean. As for the colour Ivory sounds like a good suggestion Hmm
Thanks

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2 Oct 2016, 9:57pm Chassis and Body

Maybe but the boss (her indoors) is fancying buttermilk what ever that is?? I need one of those apps that let you check it all out?

2 Oct 2016, 10:14pm Chassis and Body Interior & Trim

sounds good should go well with the silver panels or even yellow with a green to match the seats??????

3 Oct 2016, 9:34am General Update

Oooo to many choices my head hurts I think ivory and buttermilk are the same?

4 Oct 2016, 11:03am Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body Interior & Trim

Nor me I'll make my mind up eventually? In the mean time I've found another job to put on the to do list the door side screen lip's lean in too far It won't look too good with a screen growing out of my neck and would be very detrimental to my health.
It looks as if I'll have to cut them off from about half way and re build them in a more upright position has anyone else had this problem? how did you sort it out?
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I've also started to make a tunnel box cum cup holder cum arm rest, the arm rest bit will be upholstered in green to match the seats it will be bolt on so if I don't like it I can chuck it!

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